For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,137 students in 43203, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 43203, OH are Maryland Elementary School, Cassingham Elementary School and Montrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43203 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43203, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43203, OH Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cassingham Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Trevitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
519 Trevitt St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6137
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6137
Gr: PK-5
43203, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
867 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Gr: PK
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Gr: K-6
474 N Monroe Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
United Preparatory Academy East (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31 N 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 43203, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 43203, OH include Maryland Elementary School, Cassingham Elementary School and Montrose Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43203?
4 public preschools are located in 43203.
What is the racial composition of students in 43203?
43203 public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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